Graduation Day – Then And Now
The big day was finally here. I was preparing to say goodbye to my high school years and prepare for post-secondary life. All that was… Read More »Graduation Day – Then And Now
Race To The Airport-An Epic Quest
It’s twenty-five minutes past 11. I’m sitting on the 10:15 ferry from Vancouver Island. We’re still docked. It was over an hour late putting in… Read More »Race To The Airport-An Epic Quest
The Best Gifts For Dad On Father’s Day
I know, I once said I’d never write a “Best Of” article on this website, but hey! It’s Father’s Day! And I’m a father! And… Read More »The Best Gifts For Dad On Father’s Day
What I’m Sacrificing As A Parent
One of my all time favourite movies is The Shawshank Redemption, an excellent visual telling of Stephen King’s novella titled “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”.… Read More »What I’m Sacrificing As A Parent
And Suddenly… Nothing Happened
The room was empty. Pale sunlight filtered through the half curtained window. Dust floated in the weak beam bleeding through the glass. It was eerily… Read More »And Suddenly… Nothing Happened
Why Good Teachers Matter
If your teacher comes to school with an empty margarine tub on his head, is he crazy? Probably. You might decide he’s someone to steer… Read More »Why Good Teachers Matter
Random Ramblings From Our Victoria Day Weekend
The Victoria Day weekend in May is the start of our camping season. I spend most of the wet, cold winter pining for this long… Read More »Random Ramblings From Our Victoria Day Weekend
Fun Grad Activities-Hunger Games In Ladysmith
The car sat in the dark alley, lights off. Three figures could be seen silhouetted inside, unmoving. A moment passed, then the back door of… Read More »Fun Grad Activities-Hunger Games In Ladysmith
